Bridge Engineering Lead — Senior Project Mentor

French & Parrello Associates; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer – Bridge to lead complex bridge projects and shape the growth of our Bridge Department in Wall Township, NJ. You will mentor engineers, guide design strategies, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality transportation solutions.

You will oversee modeling, load ratings, and rehabilitation design while aligning with NJDOT and other agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and PE license required; NJ/NY/PA reciprocity preferred or ability to obtain.
• PE license required; New Jersey, New York and/or Pennsylvania PE preferred or ability to obtain through reciprocity
• 15+ years of progressive bridge design and structural engineering experience
• Extensive experience delivering complex bridge and transportation infrastructure projects; historical bridge design rehabilitation experience is a plus
• Advanced knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and NJDOT bridge design procedure
• Strong technical expertise in bridge analysis, rehabilitation, replacement, and structural evaluation
• Proficiency with bridge design and analysis software such as LEAP Bridge, LARSA, MIDAS, CSiBridge, STAAD, or equivalent programs
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and elevate team performance
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines
• Established relationships with transportation agencies, municipalities, and public-sector clients preferred
• Experience supporting business development, proposal preparation, and client engagement activities preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for complex bridge design, rehabilitation, replacement, and transportation infrastructure projects
• Serve as a senior technical resource for bridge engineering teams, providing guidance on design approaches, engineering solutions, and project delivery strategies
• Lead QA/QC reviews of bridge plans, calculations, specifications, technical reports, and design documentation
• Oversee structural analysis and design activities in accordance with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, NJDOT standards, and applicable agency requirements
• Provide technical direction for bridge modeling, load rating analyses, structural evaluations, and rehabilitation design efforts
• Collaborate with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams including roadway, traffic, geotechnical, environmental, hydraulic, and construction engineering professionals
• Support complex project pursuits through technical strategy, proposal development, interviews, and client presentations
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with NJDOT, county engineering departments, municipalities, and other transportation agencies
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineers within the Bridge Department by providing technical guidance and supporting professional growth
• Assist with the development of department standards, technical resources, and best practices to enhance project delivery and engineering excellence
• Participate in strategic planning initiatives to support continued growth of FPA’s transportation and bridge practice
• Conduct site visits, bridge inspections, and field assessments as needed to support project delivery and technical decision-making

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring engineers

Project delivery

Communication skills

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Business development support

QA/QC oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

LEAP Bridge

LARSA

MIDAS

CSiBridge

STAAD

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) seeks an Assistant Chief Engineer – Bridge to lead complex bridge projects and shape the growth of our Bridge Department in Wall Township, NJ. You will mentor engineers, guide design strategies, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-quality transportation solutions.

You will oversee modeling, load ratings, and rehabilitation design while aligning with NJDOT and other agencies.